For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,187 students in 39056, MS (there are , serving 400 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 39056, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39056, MS are Northside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Clinton Jr Hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39056 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39056, MS have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39056, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
451 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7531
Gr: 2-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
453 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-7261
Gr: 4-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Jr Hi School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 Lakeview Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0619
Gr: 7-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Lovett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2002 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5664
Gr: 6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5656
Gr: 10-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5205
Gr: PK-1 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Voc Complex
Vocational School
401 Arrow Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-0247
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Northside Drive
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Clinton, MS 39056
(601) 924-5510
Gr: 9 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39056, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39056, MS include Northside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Clinton Jr Hi School.
How many public schools are located in 39056?
8 public schools are located in 39056.
What percentage of students in 39056 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 39056 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39056?
39056 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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